Bulgarian keto guide
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293 dishes138 keto as served120 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Bulgarian cuisine is reasonably adaptable to keto with careful selection and common modifications.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (kebapche, kyufte), sirene cheese, fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers), eggs, and plain full-fat yogurt are excellent traditional keto staples.
Danger zones
Primary dangers include all bread, potatoes, rice, beans, pastries (banitsa), sugary dressings, and stews often thickened with starches or containing potatoes.
Best for
This cuisine is best for flexible keto dieters prioritizing high protein, comfortable with direct modifications, and vigilant against hidden carbs.
14 matching dishes
Свинско с праз
Pork with Leeks
A comforting Bulgarian stew of tender pork pieces slow-cooked with a substantial amount of leeks, creating a r…
16 net22 total6 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
Зеленчуково Суфле
Vegetable Soufflé
A light and fluffy oven-baked dish made with puréed or finely chopped low-carb vegetables (such as broccoli, c…
17 net25 total8 fibre45 protein110 fat1360 kcal
Телешко с праз (без картофи)
Beef with Leeks (without potatoes)
A comforting and savory stew of tender beef chunks slow-cooked with generous amounts of sliced leeks. The dish…
18 net25 total7 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Имам баялдъ
Imam Bayaldi (Baked Eggplant with Tomatoes and Herbs)
A traditional vegetarian dish featuring whole baked eggplant, generously stuffed with a rich mixture of sautée…
18 net30 total12 fibre10 protein40 fat500 kcal
Кето Пълнен Патладжан с Месо и Карфиол
Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Roasted eggplant halves generously filled with a flavorful mixture of seasoned minced meat (beef or pork), sau…
18 net28 total10 fibre50 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Кето Рибник
Keto Ribnik (Baked Carp with Onions and Walnuts)
A festive and traditional baked carp dish, pan-fried then oven-baked, combined with caramelized onions, garlic…
19 net25 total6 fibre80 protein60 fat850 kcal
Кето Запечени Чушки с Месо и Домати
Keto Baked Peppers with Meat and Tomatoes
Whole or sliced bell peppers baked with minced meat (beef or pork), fresh tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with …
21 net30 total9 fibre50 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Заек по селски (без картофи)
Rabbit Village Style (without potatoes)
Tender rabbit meat, slowly braised in a rustic 'village style' stew with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and g…
21 net30 total9 fibre75 protein50 fat750 kcal
Tarator (Modified)
Cold Cucumber Yogurt Soup (Modified)
A refreshing cold soup, ideal for summer, made with full-fat yogurt, fresh cucumber, fragrant dill, garlic, cr…
21 net25 total4 fibre20 protein60 fat700 kcal
Курдийски кебап
Kurdi-style Beef/Lamb Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew, featuring tender chunks of beef or lamb, slow-cooked with bell peppers, onions, a…
22 net30 total8 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Плакия от тиквички
Zucchini Plakiya (Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Herbs)
A light and fresh oven-baked dish featuring sliced zucchini layered with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a…
22 net30 total8 fibre5 protein50 fat570 kcal
Кето Зелен Фасул Яхния
Keto Green Bean Stew (without Potatoes)
A hearty vegetable stew focused on green beans, slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and be…
28 net40 total12 fibre6 protein40 fat510 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско със сини сливи (Кето Модифицирано)
Pork with Prunes (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of pork slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with a hint of sweetness from a very limited number …
20 net26 total6 fibre60 protein90 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Супа от печени патладжани
Keto Roasted Eggplant Soup
A creamy and flavorful soup made from roasted eggplants, blended with a touch of fresh tomatoes, onions, and b…
21 net34 total13 fibre5 protein45 fat500 kcal